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Whale rib tool. Sanak Isalnd, Alaska. CAT# XFP-067-106
XFP-067 is a group of 27 depressions and pits in Finneys Cove, Sanak Island. The major portion of the site dates to about 500-200 BCE, with some occupation approximately 1300 BCE.
These artifacts were scanned with either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i. Processed in Geomagic or Polyworks. 4-8 photos were used for texture in ZBrush. The Sanak Island artifacts are presented as a result of the research conducted under grants NSF 0326584, NSF 0508101, NSF 1139266, NSF 1321411. H. Maschner, Principal Investigator. Original digitizing work done at the IVL at Id. St. Univ. Subsequent processing completed at Global Digital Heritage. Fieldwork and analysis done with the permission and collaboration of the Pauloff Harbor Tribe and the Sanak Corporation